Overview
Supply Chain Manager Jobs in Cape Town at Baltimore Aircoil South Africa
Company
Baltimore Aircoil Company South Africa, BAC, is a global manufacturer of heat transfer products and services. We specialize in developing resource-saving evaporative cooling equipment that conserves water and energy. The products of BAC South Africa are distributed across Sub-Saharan Africa.
To strengthen our Management team in Philippi – Cape Town, we’re looking to recruit a
Supply Chain Manager
Function
Supply Chain Manager
Purpose and Scope:
The Supply Chain Manager oversees procurement, inventory management, logistics, and customer service, ensuring these functions align with the company’s key objectives, best practices, and standards. Reporting to the MD, Africa, the SCM interacts with all organizational levels globally and leads a team based in Philippi – Cape Town. This team comprises 2 Buyers, 2 Customer Service Officers, and 1 Stores Supervisor, who manages a team of 6. The role is on-site.
Key Responsibilities:
Implementing measures and processes to support manufacturing and sales in meeting production, quality, and customer requirements
Define and monitor Key Objectives, ensuring alignment with company objectives
Develop and manage procurement strategies, ensuring cost efficiencies and compliance with supplier agreements
Coach and develop the team to enhance employee capabilities and outputs, ensuring performance is aligned to company objectives and that corrective measures are implemented as needed.
Oversee the purchase order process, supplier management, and contract negotiations.
Implement stock levels, conduct cycle counts, and ensure accuracy in inventory management.
Ensure that the stores team maintains optimal organization, housekeeping and health & safety standards
Optimise distribution processes, ensuring timely and cost-efficient transportation
Resolve discrepancies related to shipping, receiving, and invoicing.
Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and shipping documentation.
Identify and mitigate operational risks in procurement, shipping, and storage.
Ensure adherence to EHS and quality standards.
Maintain a continuous improvement and innovation mindset
Compliance with all organisiation applicable standards, as well as legislation, and procedures.
Prepare reporting as required or requested to demonstrate performance to plans
Provide inputs to budgets that meet operational goals and provide for effective management of resource
Profile
Knowledge & Skills:
Relevent Qualification is preferable, i.e. a Logistics focused degree or diploma
Solid working knowledge of purchasing, inventory and customer service within a similar manufacturing environment with a depth of knowledge in Supply Chain methodologies and practices
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Experience in a global organisation is preferred
Able to communicate clearly and openly at all levels both internally and externally
Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiation skills.
Leadership and team management
Financial acumen and budget management
Attention to detail and organisational skills
Title: Supply Chain Manager
Company: Baltimore Aircoil South Africa
Location: Cape Town
